Cybersecurity

Overview

Cyber-attacks are being waged all over the world – whether at a corporation, government agency, or communications system. From online banking to electronic commerce to transportation operations, our world increasingly depends on a cyber-infrastructure. Handling these diverse software and controls systems against malicious users has become a national priority.

The demand for cybersecurity professionals has never been greater. Be prepared to meet this critical need and secure your IT career with a Bachelor of Science degree in Cybersecurity from American National University .

With a Cybersecurity bachelor’s degree program at American National University, you will be prepared to compete for entry-level positions like: network security specialist, digital forensics and incident response specialist or vulnerability analyst.

Your Learning Experience

As a student you will learn practices for the design of secure modern networks as well as how to secure existing computers and networks – both wired and wireless; and cover topics about evolving threats and the proper use of specific security tools. Your coursework will focus on:

• The core set of skills needed for practical and dynamic network defense.
• Technical issues related to safe software and architectures, as well as the broader issues of privacy and legal ramifications.
• Topics ranging from cryptographic methods, data and information security, virtualization and cloud computing, disaster recovery and risk management principles, computer forensics and investigations, and biometrics it applies to computer security.
• How to investigate cybersecurity threats and master techniques needed to protect the network.

Whether you are interested in starting or advancing your career in this specialized field, this program will prepare you to sit for industry recognized certifications exams. These certifications can help you stand out in today’s competitive job market and broaden employment opportunities.

American National University promotes a progressive learning format, so as you earn your degree in cybersecurity, you can immediately use your training to advance your career as you further your education in the field of cybersecurity; or continue your education in other high-demand fields at the bachelor’s degree and graduate levels in areas such information technology and business administration management.